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Friday, August 8, 2003

Eastern Cherokee principal chief Leon Jones will go before an impeachment hearing on Monday.

Jones and council member Bob Blankenship are accused of using a tribal membership list for political gain. Blankenship used the list to send a letter to off-reservation tribal members, accusing other council members of diluting their rights.

Jones is already on his way out of office. He was ousted in a June primary.

Get the Story:
Tribal Council moves to impeach chief (The Asheville Citizen-Times 8/8)

Relevant Links:
Eastern Band of Cherokees - http://www.cherokee-nc.com

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